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David E. Griffith

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CRD#: 2676005
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Professional summary

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David Edward Griffith was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. David had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87, Series 86 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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None

Experience

Past

August 12, 2010 - March 23, 2012

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

February 13, 2004 - March 15, 2005

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 1997 - February 24, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/31/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 9/22/2010
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 86
Date: 9/21/2010
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/11/2010
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RC
ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
CDB SECURITIES, INC. | ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC. | CRUTTENDEN ROTH INCORPORATED | CRUTTENDEN & COMPANY | CRUTTENDEN & CO., INC.

CRD#: 15407 / SEC#: , 8-32129

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2001 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/2024 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
888 San Clemente Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
888 San Clemente Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone number
(949) 720-5700
Established
California since 01/10/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
10

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CR FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.MEMBER
AKDENIZ, NAZANCOO2522215
GUREWITZ, AARON MICHAELCO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2244273
LAMARCHE, KRISTIN DIANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2582393
MORK, JONATHAN ANDREWMANAGER4349125
PANAGIOTIDIS, ALEXROSFP4582559
PLATT, RICHARD LGENERAL COUNSEL2059118
ROTH, BYRON CLARENCECHAIRMAN/MANAGER1768553
ROTH, GORDON JAMESCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP/MANAGER3167226
ROTH, THEODORE DAVIDVICE CHAIRMAN4615931

Disclosures

Regulatory Event16
Arbitration12

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ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 15407

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